Little Falls transcript., 1887-05-27

age. his love lot MS cnl Nau nearly
forced him to her side; but, reason as
serting itself, showed him the fool
hardness of the act, and he realized
that his presence would not in the least
benefit her, and only prevent him from
conniving at her rescue. Knowing that
the old scout was somewhere in the
neighborhood, he was on the point Of
Fastening in search of him that he
might obtain his aid, when he was dis
covered by a number of the warriors.
who Immediately gave chase with the
foregoing result.
AS soon as the Captain had conc!ud-
Dick and bade him proceed as quickly
as possible to the secret cavern n the
hills and procure horse and arms for
the Captain, and provisions they would
need for an extended journey; and also
an extra animal to be held in readiness
for Neleta, when they should have ef-
fected her rescue, while they reconoter-
ed AS we'll as possible under the circun-
stances until his return; and telling
him to meet them at the ruins of the
| ranch, as it would be from there that
they would take the trail.
Dick set out Immediately, while Cap
tain Ration with the old scout started
for the vicinity of his desolated home;
the Captain riding and the scout making
the best Of his way on foot, for he would
not hear of his friend walking after
! the terrible experience he had endured.
Arriving at his home, Ration beheld
nothing but the smoking ruins, the red
| skins having taken their departure,
and to the northward as the trail in
tlicated.
''Well, there is nothing we can do
but wat for Dicks return; and then
we VIII take the trail,' said the scout.
But, scout, how can remain iuact-
i've. knowing that my daughter is in
the hands of those demons" replied
Ration excitedly,
''But you must, Captain, you can do
nothing until you are equipped for the
expedition. feel as great concern re-
garding her safety AS you, but it will
not do to be too hasty. We must 90
slow or we will rur into trap and be
Gagged ourselves Those Apaches are
cunning dogs, Captain.
Il realize that, scout, and will place
all in your hands and be guided by
your COUNSEL
BY the time Dick ret turned it was al
ready dark. and. as not hing could be
done till daylight returned they pre-
pared to make themselves as comfort
able as possible for the night, after
partaking of chit repast t.
AS soon as daylight appeared, they
took to the trail, the old scout taking
the lead and following it with unerring
eye.
The first day they travelled swiftly.
gave no chance for an ambush; but
toward dusk they struck the foothills
leading to the mountains, where the
savages were seeking to take refuge
after their murdcrous raid.
That night they campcd on the trail,
and early the following morning pur.
sued their course. but with more eau
tion than on the proceeding day, owing
to the scouts repeated warnings.
Certain indications showed that the
Indians were journeving more lesure]y
and with less watchfulness, no douo1
believing they would not be followed,
thinking that the Captain would b,
compelled to return to the settlement
for aid. thus giving them plenty 0.
time for an effectual escape.
The trail being broad and plain had
given our friends no trouble, and or
the second day out, just as twilight was
beginning to throw its shadows abou,
them, tlev beheld from lofty hilltop
the fires of the unsuspecting savages.
Waiting till the shadows of night hac
settled down enshrouding them in i'm.
penetrable gloom, they proceeded care
fully, picking their way and using the
ca1np-tres as guide, until they had
approached as near as safety would al.
low, when, dismo,nting and conceal
ing their horses they prepared to ad'
vance the remaining distance On foot
Nov, Captain, said the scout, 81
rely on your leaving everything to me
and whatever happens control yourself
and do nothing rashly-'
At safe distance from the sleeping
camp the scout halted, and. requested
Ration and Dick to remain quiet anc
await his return, proceeded forward tt
recOnnoiter.
After leaving his companions hi
crept stealthily through the dense un
derbrush, making circuit just out
side tue arc of light made by the wan
ing camp-ires.
While thus engaged, he noted thai
no sentinel had been posted, the saw.
ages undoubtably feeling secure ir
their retreat; yet, look as closely as h.
would. be could see nau ght of the OBJ
icctr of his search, the beautiful maiden
Neeta Ration.
Il number of hastily constructed wig
vans, and he finally came to the con
clusion that she must be the occupan
of one of them; but which one h'
could only surmise. Resolved to 10
cate her exact position and warn he
to be in readiness, he picked his wa,
through the sleeping-camp, keeping a
much in the shadow as possible, eve
on the alert with his hand on his weap
ons, ready in case of discovery, to dea
forth death to his dusly assailants-
From one wigwam to another b.
quickly passed. Not a twig cracked
beneath his well-trained feet s.
adroitly did he glide. Carefully h
picked his way to the one remainin!
and cautiously peered within. Their
on the bare ground, bound hand an
foot lay the object of his search
Near by lay the old hag who had beel
set as watch over her, but who, becom
ing d:sgusted with her vigil, had Sc
curely bound her captive to proven
her escape, and was now wrapt il
slumber. "
The old scout made known to, Nelet
his presence, and, bidding her to re
main as she, was for short time. Sc
out on his return. He would have tax